Careers at ebm‑papst

Applications Engineer

Department: Applications Engineering
Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for providing technical application assistance and clarification for customers, Sales and Customer Relations personnel. Primary tasks include:

• Product selection for customer applications
• Project management for product modifications or new assemblies
• Testing and troubleshooting customer applications

The essential functions of this job require the person, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the following:

• Serve as the primary technical communication link with customers to ensure customer needs are met.
• Review customer specifications to assist the customer and Customer Relations in defining the proper air-moving device for specific applications.
• Provide technical clarification of communications and documentation for or to our factories and regional sales offices, distributors, Customer Relations and customers.

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Business Development Manager - Home Comfort

Department: Strategic Business Field – Home Comfort
Location: Farmington, CT

We are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Business Development Manager to lead the expansion of our Home Comfort business across the Americas. This role is pivotal in driving strategic growth, building customer relationships, and shaping our market presence in residential heating, cooling, and energy recovery systems. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with market insight, excellent communication skills, strategic thinking and a passion for innovation.

• Strategic Market Development: Identify and develop new business opportunities in the Home Comfort HVACR sector and build up a strategic plan for growth.
• Customer Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including OEMs, distributors, and strategic partners. Act as the voice of the customer internally to guide product development.
• Go-to-Market Execution: Collaborate with Product Management, Sales, and Application Engineering to define and execute go-to-market strategies tailored to the Americas.
• Sales Enablement: Drive revenue growth by supporting the sales team with technical insights, market intelligence, and customer-specific strategies.

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CNC Lathe Operator

Department: Production
Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for setting up and operating CNC machines to machine metal, cast aluminum, or plastics parts as needed.

• Scan manufacturing orders for labor and machine time reporting.
• Follow oral and written instructions while using close vision to read and interpret CAD drawings and manufacturing orders. Locate suitable CNC Code (or “program”) and transfer from the storage location to CNC machine and modify program as needed to meet final machining conditions and inspection tolerances.
• Prepare and pre-set all tools needed for machining operations from machine set-up sheets. Assemble cutting tools into tool holders and position tool holders into the machine tool changer.
• Perform first piece measurements and periodic quality checks as prescribed by the process documentation. Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, look for ways to improve and promote quality, and offer ideas to improve machine performance.

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CNC Lathe Operator 2nd shift

Department: Production
Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for setting up and operating CNC machines to machine metal, cast aluminum, or plastics parts as needed.

• Scan manufacturing orders for labor and machine time reporting.
• Follow oral and written instructions while using close vision to read and interpret CAD drawings and manufacturing orders. Locate suitable CNC Code (or “program”) and transfer from the storage location to CNC machine and modify program as needed to meet final machining conditions and inspection tolerances.
• Prepare and pre-set all tools needed for machining operations from machine set-up sheets. Assemble cutting tools into tool holders and position tool holders into the machine tool changer.
• Lift or move up to 25 pounds to load tools and workpieces into the machine.
• Perform first piece measurements and periodic quality checks as prescribed by the process documentation. Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, look for ways to improve and promote quality, and offer ideas to improve machine performance.

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Design Engineer

Department: Design Engineering
Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for designing and developing innovative products, ensuring they meet functional requirements and adhere to industry standards. The Design Engineer will use CAD software to create detailed designs, conduct feasibility studies, perform simulations and tests, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring concepts to life. Additionally, the role involves optimizing existing designs, maintaining technical documentation, and supporting prototype development and testing.

• Organize and lead Design Review meetings. Record action items, assign tasks, track workflow, and close tasks upon completion.
• Input data into the MRP system to develop Bill of Materials (BOM) product structure.
• Design prototypes using knowledge of manufacturing capabilities. Model prototypes in 3D using Creo. Identify critical tooling requirements and assist in the assembly of prototypes.
• Design components with consideration of appropriate manufacturing tolerances. Coordinate special order component requirements with the Sourcing Department.

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Director of Manufacturing

Department: Production Management
Location: Farmington, CT

The Director of Manufacturing is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership across Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Planning, Facilities Maintenance, and not limited to. This role ensures efficient manufacturing systems, optimal resource utilization, and a culture of continuous improvement. The Director will drive alignment of manufacturing operations with business objectives while fostering a safe, collaborative, and high-performance work environment.

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all manufacturing activities across the facility.
• Lead, mentor, and develop manufacturing teams in accordance with organizational values and applicable laws.
• Establish, implement, and refine manufacturing processes, including machine utilization, tooling, fixtures, sequencing, and workflows.
• Direct the development of operational goals and standards, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance of production equipment and facilities.
• Effectively utilize enterprise systems such as MRP II, CAD, Shop Floor Control, Capacity Planning, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen by aligning manufacturing operations with profitability, market demands, and competitive positioning.

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Electrical Engineer

Department: R&D Electrical Engineering
Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for researching, developing, designing, testing electronics and embedded firmware, for electrical systems used in motor control. The hardware development involves switching power supplies, analog signal conditioning, power electronics for high power/voltage BLDC motors and embedded controllers. The firmware development involves motor winding commutation, hardware monitoring, and serial communications.

• Embedded controllers – Selection of microcontrollers suitable for the application. Microchip Technology controllers, Arm Core controllers and development tools are primarily used.
• Software development in C for embedded controls and PC software tools with Visual Studio. Functions for serial and network communications, internal status monitoring, failure logging, and closed loop controls.
• Power circuit designs include IGBT bridge and driver circuits for voltages up to rectified 575 VAC 3 phase power with a clear understanding of the materials and spacing requirements of the circuit board. Knowledge of passive and active power factor correction methods and circuits is key for these products. A good understanding of power grid transients and anomalies is key in understanding and design for robustness.
• Design of switch mode power supplies with the analysis of system power requirements including the possible transients and anomalies of mains power. LTspice is the main tool used for simulation of power supplies as well as general analog analysis.

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Maintenance Mechatronic Technician-3rd shift

Department: Maintenance (3rd Shift)
Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery and equipment as well as repairs to the facility and grounds. Job aspects and duties include but not limited to:

• Conducting routine inspections of premises and equipment.
• Performing Preventative Maintenance as needed.
• Handling basic repairs and maintenance to the facility.
• Repairing machines, equipment, and facility as necessary.
• Support Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives by following established procedures, participating in safety training, and reporting unsafe conditions or incidents.

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Quality Technician

Department: Quality
Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for planning activities concerned with application and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials and products.

• Perform statistical analysis and study to determine if the current processes are meeting the customer specifications.
• Perform repeatability and reliability tests on tooling.
• Coordinate programs to recognize and reward groups or individuals for suggestions and actions related to process improvement.
• Direct workers engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product or process quality and reliability.

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Quality Technician 3rd Shift with Shift Differential

Department: Quality
Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for planning activities concerned with application and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials and products.

• Perform statistical analysis and study to determine if the current processes are meeting the customer specifications.
• Perform repeatability and reliability tests on tooling.
• Coordinate programs to recognize and reward groups or individuals for suggestions and actions related to process improvement.
• Direct workers engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product or process quality and reliability.

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(Sr.) Electrical Engineering Manager

Department: R&D - Electrical Engineering
Location: Farmington, CT

The Electrical Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating the activities of the Electrical Engineering Department to design, prototype, test, and analyze hardware and software used in motor control and interfacing across residential, commercial, and industrial applications. This role requires a balance of technical expertise, strategic leadership, and people development to drive innovation, ensure product quality, and support organizational growth.

• Department & Product Leadership
  • Direct department activities for new product development, modifications of existing designs, production process improvements, and test procedure development.
  • Ensure engineering deliverables meet performance, cost, compliance, and timeline requirements.
• Strategic Planning & Innovation
  • Develop and execute long-term electrical engineering strategies aligned with company technology roadmaps.
  • Proactively identify and evaluate emerging technologies (AI, IoT integration, energy efficiency improvements) for application in motor control and related products.
• People Management
  • Hire, train, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team including hardware/software engineers, PCB layout engineers, assistant managers, and technicians.
  • Provide mentorship, performance reviews, and career development opportunities, with emphasis on building a succession pipeline and fostering diversity & inclusion.

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Strategic Customer Relations

Department: Sales
Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for communicating with strategic customers regarding the companies’ products and services.

• Enter, maintain, and review sales orders and forecast reports as received from OEM customers. Verify price and delivery and maintain files for orders.
• Communicate with customers on new and existing orders and any special requests. Answer inquiries on deliveries, lead times, pricing (at assigned level), and order status.
• Provides daily and project support to Strategic Account Managers. Back-up for team members who are out of the office or unavailable.
• Builds and maintain business relationship with SAM and client by providing prompt and accurate service so as to promote customer loyalty.
• Review Open Order Report as needed. Monitor open order status to make sure customers are ordering within lead times and we are shipping as promised.

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Strategy Manager

Department: Regional Strategy Management
Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for regional strategy management and the management of regional strategic initiatives, including Innovation Management.

• Coordinate the global strategic initiatives in the region.
• Align regional and global initiatives.
• Part of the Transition Office with close collaboration with global Strategy, Product and Innovation Management.
• Responsible to track and steer all regional strategic initiatives incl. reporting to the regional board.
• Support all regional project leaders to define the necessary regional strategic initiatives, track their status and align priorities and resources on regional level and with corporate center.
• Support all regional product managers

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Technical Project Manager

Location: Farmington, CT

At ebm‑papst Inc., a leader in innovative fans, motors, and engineering solutions, we are looking for a proactive technical project manager to oversee the technical dimensions of our projects as an R&D Product Owner. This pivotal role involves managing engineering challenges and solutions across projects, ensuring alignment with our high standards and customer expectations. Additionally, this position requires effective cross-department communication of KPIs and progress to general project managers, integrating technical insights with broader project goals.

• Technical Oversight: Lead all technical aspects of projects from initiation to execution, ensuring they meet specifications, standards, and customer requirements. Understand stakeholder needs by taking in a market requirement specification / product vision and outputting a product requirement specification, work breakdown structure, and detailed project plan to be managed and followed throughout project duration.
• Project Coordination: Collaborate closely with multiple project teams, engineering departments, and stakeholders to ensure project milestones are achieved. Manage resources and timelines to meet project goals until product release.
• Communication and Reporting: Regularly report on project technical progress, challenges, and outcomes to general project managers. Prepare detailed reports and presentations that communicate technical achievements in the context of project objectives.
• Risk Management: Identify potential technical risks and develop mitigation strategies collaboratively with the project team. Ensure any changes to project scope, schedule, and costs are documented and communicated to the general project manager.

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Human Resources Intern

Department: Human Resources
Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for supporting the Human Resources team by assisting with recruitment efforts, employee engagement initiatives, training coordination, internal communications, and HR project work.

• Assist with recruitment efforts, including posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and coordinating hiring events.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, such as wellness programs, recognition activities, and company events.
• Help organize and track training and development programs, including scheduling sessions and preparing materials.
• Contribute to internal communications, such as newsletters, intranet updates, and HR-related announcements.
• Conduct market research on HR best practices, industry trends, and diversity & inclusion efforts.

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Buyer

Department: Procurement / Sourcing
Location: Telford, TN

The Buyer position provides procurement responsibility for indirect materials, services and assets for multiple ebm‑papst Inc locations. This role focuses on supplier negotiations, purchase order placement and delivery tracking. The effective Buyer ensures the accurate preparation, tracking, and maintenance of procurement documentation while managing supplier communication and supporting compliance requirements. Buyer will support financial and sourcing strategy and deliver cost-saving initiatives.

This position acts as the organizational hub for procurement documentation, vendor onboarding, and cross-functional communication, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Procurement/Sourcing function.

• Manage calendar, attend meetings, and coordinate logistics for procurement-related events, supplier meetings, and cross-functional reviews.
• Preparation and issuance of purchase orders (POs) and supplier agreements.
• Generate and maintain procurement reports such as spend analysis, supplier performance metrics, and budget vs. actuals.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, audit requirements, and industry regulations.
• Accuracy of procurement documentation and vendor records.

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Maintenance Mechatronic Technician - 3rd Shift

Department: Maintenance 3rd Shift
Location: Telford, TN

This position is responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery and equipment as well as repairs to the facility and grounds. Job aspects and duties include but not limited to:

• Conducting routine inspections of premises and equipment.
• Performing Preventative Maintenance as needed.
• Handling basic repairs and maintenance to the facility.
• Repairing machines, equipment, and facility as necessary.
• Support Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives by following established procedures, participating in safety training, and reporting unsafe conditions or incidents.

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Maintenance Mechatronic Technician

Department: Maintenance 2nd Shift
Location: Telford, TN

This position is responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery and equipment, primarily the customized assembly machines for Motor Production Lines.

• Receive verbal instructions from the supervisor and carry out tasks with minimal oversight.
• Perform basic to advanced machine repair and maintenance.
• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Fabricates custom repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment..

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Manufacturing Engineer

Department: Manufacturing Engineering
Location: Telford, TN

This position is responsible for review of existing manufacturing processes and development of new manufacturing processes to support our production lines and ensure our ability to meet current manufacturing schedules and future growth targets.

• Develop and improve new and existing production processes and methods for increasing output and efficiency, as well as reducing costs and preventing defects. Work to increase process stability to meet customer demand with minimum amount of resources.
• Lend technical expertise to the Sourcing Group for the review and selection of new suppliers for the localized production of any new component parts required when a production line is transferred. This includes:
  • Identification of new potential suppliers
  • Review of supplier capabilities
  • Review of part requirements like tolerances and quality requirements
  • Technical review of initial offers (primarily tooling concepts and designs)
• Develop process time standards, process flow, and layout for all new or transferred production lines
• Assist Production Supervisors in solving technical, tooling, quality, process, and maintenance problems affecting the daily operations in manufacturing.

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Production Supervisor

Department: Production
Location: Telford, TN

This position is responsible for supervising workers engaged in the Pre-assembly and Final Assembly operations.

• Manage, hire, lead, motivate and qualify the workers in our production department in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws. Exhibit confidence in self and staff. Resolve interdepartmental issues, accept and give feedback as well as recognition.
• Ensure production output according to the production schedule while ensuring safety, quality and productivity.
• Work with the planning department on defining the weekly production schedule.
• Understand, apply and train the principles of LEAN Manufacturing.
• Ensure to continuously improve production related processes by maintaining an efficient and effective Shop Floor Management system.

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Shipping Associate

Department: Shipping/Warehouse
Location: Telford, TN

The Shipping Associate is responsible for preparing, packaging, and shipping customer orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring all shipments meet company quality standards and delivery deadlines. This position plays a key role in maintaining smooth warehouse operations and supporting customer satisfaction.

• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment according to customer specifications and company standards.
• Operate shipping software and systems to generate labels, packing slips, and tracking information.
• Verify accuracy of order contents and documentation prior to shipment.
• Inspect products for quality and report any defects or discrepancies to the supervisor.
• Load shipments onto trucks or pallets, ensuring proper handling to prevent damage.

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